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          Reusing  waste maximises  usability of  a  resource.  It helps  reduce  wastefulness  of
          resources.

          Let’s learn about some ways to reduce waste of some commonly used items.


           1 Food Scraps

                Eggshells are a great source of nutrients. They can be
                  used  as  soil  fertilisers by drying them and  making
                  them into a powder form and sprinkling them on soil.

                Instead  of using plastic  bubble wrap or  shredded
                  paper, peanut shells can be used as packing material.




           2 Use Tea Bag

                Used  tea bag can be used  as  a shoe  deodorant. Used
                  tea bag can absorb foul smell from the shoe.

                Used tea leaves can be used as compost, it can easily
                  degrade in the soil.

                Used tea bags can be stored and refrigerated to be used
                  as ice packs for eyes.



           3   Empty Plastic Bottles


                Used  and  empty  plastic  bottles  can  be  used  as  plant
                  pots.





           4   Empty Paper Towel or Toilet Rolls

                Used rolls can be used as pencil holders, etc.




           5 Old Shoe Boxes


                Old shoe boxes can be used to store things in an
                  organised way.





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